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Deputy Sheriff Cecil Vincent Chapman | Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Deputy Sheriff

Cecil Vincent Chapman

Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, September 9, 1934

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/9/1934

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Executed in 1935

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Deputy Chapman was shot and killed while he and his partner were on a stakeout for two robbery suspects who had been robbing couples. The officers were sitting in their police car near Walnut Hill and Midway Road when the two suspects drove past them, turned around, and returned to the car. One of the suspects got out of the car and approached the officers with his gun drawn. A shootout ensued and Deputy Chapman and one of the suspects were both fatally wounded. The other officer was also wounded but able to take the second suspect into custody. That suspect was convicted of murder and executed in 1935.

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I want to let any living family member or friend to Cecil Chapman to know that I am truly sorry to know of his death, This was a tragic ordeal for all involved. I am trying to learn and understand my family history and what happened that fateful day. My father was only seven when it happened and remembers very little of the facts, and would never talk of it. It was a difficult thing to have happen to your family. I know Cecil must have been a dedicated Sheriff and wonderful husband and Father. I am truly sorry

Sheila Lane
Neice to Leroy Lane
June 21, 2009

 

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